What metal are faceplates made of?
What metal are faceplates made of?
cast iron
A lathe faceplate is a basic workholding accessory for a wood or metal turning lathe. It is a circular metal (usually cast iron) plate which fixes to the end of the lathe spindle.
What metal is used for turning?
Capabilities
| Typical | |
|---|---|
| Materials: | Metals Alloy Steel Carbon Steel Cast Iron Stainless Steel Aluminum Copper Magnesium Zinc |
| Surface finish – Ra: | 16 – 125 μin |
| Tolerance: | ± 0.001 in. |
| Max wall thickness: | 0.02 – 2.5 in. |
What is the function of the faceplate in the work area?
A faceplate is a circular metal plate used for holding workpieces in a lathe. When the workpiece is clamped to the faceplate of the lathe, turning can begin. A workpiece may be bolted or screwed to a faceplate, a large, flat disk that mounts to the spindle.
How does the faceplate work on a lathe?
It is a circular metal (usually cast iron) plate which fixes to the end of the lathe spindle. The workpiece is then clamped to the faceplate, typically using t-nuts in slots in the faceplate, or less commonly threaded holes in the faceplate itself.
Can a faceplate be made out of wood?
For certain specialist jobs, temporary or special faceplates can be made, perhaps in wood or light alloy, that can be machined or adapted for difficult workholding jobs.
How is the workpiece clamped to the faceplate?
The workpiece is then clamped to the faceplate, typically using t-nuts in slots in the faceplate, or less commonly threaded holes in the faceplate itself.
What kind of studs are on a lathe faceplate?
Increasingly common is the camlock arrangement, in which shaped studs and cams replace threaded studs for rapid exchanging of the faceplate with other accessories, such as three or four jaw chucks .